2009 TDPRI Giveaway Winners List is available HERE

TDPRI · October 16th, 2009, 05:14 PM

The 2009 Fundraiser Giveaway is has started now and is in full swing!

Read all about it, make a donation to enter, see all the prizes at 2009-fundraiser-giveaway.

So, what can I tell you about this year's Fundraiser? Well, first of all, it is the biggest Giveaway ever on the TDPRI. We have 4 whole guitars (including a one-of-a-kind beauty from the Fender Custom Shop), two amps, a finished body and neck and two unfinished bodies and necks to be given away. And, even more!

For those of you that are new to the TDPRI, each fall we hold a Fundraiser and give away thousands of dollars worth of guitar gear via a "raffle-type" system via donations to the TDPRI. Here's how it works: for every donation you make during the month long fundraiser you get an entry into a raffle to win one of the valuable prizes. Then, at the end of the Fundraiser (mid-November) we give it all way and folks from all over the world WIN. Simple as that.

So, enter Now at 2009-fundraiser-giveaway.

Thanks
TDPRI

RomanS · October 16th, 2009, 07:47 PM

I'm in - can't wait for my prize... ;)

Radspin · October 16th, 2009, 08:39 PM

I'm happy to support a place that gives me so much knowledge and enjoyment.

pfflam · October 18th, 2009, 03:20 PM

Well I sure plan on supporting . . .. gotta sell some things first.

I didn't notice any mention of how the names are drawn: is this a completely random drawing or, since I once made a fool of myself on these boards, are my chances now diminished?
:)

Ron Garson · October 18th, 2009, 03:30 PM

I'm in!

Now I have to wait...!

TDPRI · October 18th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfflam

I didn't notice any mention of how the names are drawn: is this a completely random drawing

Random drawing.

All entries are put on an Excel spread sheet.

Multiple entries are duplicated to account for the number of entries purchased.

Mail entries are hand entered.

One master spread sheet contains all entries.

Each has a number associated with the row it occupies.

A random number generator is set up reflecting the total number of rows

Random numbers (row numbers) are generated and each number is associated with the row containing the name and email address of each winner.

We look up the winning members (only) to find their TDPRI Username. But many use a different email address for PayPal than they do for the Forum. So, we don't use it for anything but the announcement. Each winner is notified via the email address on their entry.

Ten VERY happy people from all over the world dance and sing. Many have to have me tell their wives that they really did win the guitar and did not purchase it.

All others congratulate them, say "next year" and mutter some expletive under their breath.

The thing is ANYONE can be one of the 10 winners. Someone HAS to win those prizes. Everyone that has won in the past has said, "Gee, I never win anything."

So.... why shouldn't it be YOU?

homerzeppelin · October 18th, 2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDPRI

Random drawing.

All entries are put on an Excel spread sheet.

Multiple entries are duplicated to account for the number of entries purchased.

Mail entries are hand entered.

One master spread sheet contains all entries.

Each has a number associated with the row it occupies.

A random number generator is set up reflecting the total number of rows

Random numbers (row numbers) are generated and each number is associated with the row containing the name and email address of each winner.

We look up the winning members (only) to find their TDPRI Username. But many use a different email address for PayPal than they do for the Forum. So, we don't use it for anything but the announcement. Each winner is notified via the email address on their entry.

Ten VERY happy people from all over the world dance and sing. Many have to have me tell their wives that they really did win the guitar and did not purchase it.

All others congratulate them, say "next year" and mutter some expletive under their breath.

The thing is ANYONE can be one of the 10 winners. Someone HAS to win those prizes. Everyone that has won in the past has said, "Gee, I never win anything."

So.... why shouldn't it be YOU?

Someone is putting their marketing degree to good use!

BoogerRooger · October 19th, 2009, 02:27 AM

duplicate

edwardjeffrey · October 19th, 2009, 07:25 PM

Can I win something this time??It dosn't have to be first prize,just some prize!

magicguitar · October 19th, 2009, 07:41 PM

I'm in again... let the dice roll.

bluepill · October 20th, 2009, 01:34 AM

Given the Aussie dollar is doing so well against the US, im in!!

FraKo · October 20th, 2009, 05:11 AM

Dear Paul,

I'm in. As usual.

Thanks for thrilling us

nogin007 · October 20th, 2009, 12:29 PM

I tried to enter, but the site won't take my credit card. It took it last year, and I know it's a valid card, because I just used it for a StewMac order.

Telemarkman · October 20th, 2009, 01:15 PM

I'm in.

Some great prizes, but most important, I'm helping to keep this great forum still going strong!

Dave Yeats · October 21st, 2009, 11:10 AM

As always, just an amazing assortment of prizes. Hats off to Fender and all of the companies/individuals who donated. Paul, keep up the good work. Hope this year's fundraiser is the best one yet.

Cool video about the CS guitar:

toadman · October 21st, 2009, 11:37 AM

i'm in! the barn buster will be MINE!!!

rhstranger · October 21st, 2009, 11:45 AM

I'm in. And big thanks for such a great website with such great people.
I don't post a lot, but I certainly do learn a lot, and enjoy a lot.

morio5 · October 27th, 2009, 11:28 AM

IN!!!! Wonderful site to donate to!!! and I will take any of the prizes!!

Groovey Records · October 27th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Here is the Actual 1st prize La Cabronita Guitar

played through a 57 Champ not included

sounds and looks great

I want it

nogin007 · October 27th, 2009, 11:05 PM

I stated above that my credit card wouldn't go through. So, I mailed it last week. I hope it gets there on time. Love that 2nd prize( actually, I like all of them ). Love this forum, too.

telejoe · October 28th, 2009, 04:10 PM

I'm in. Thanks TDPRI!

rolijen · October 29th, 2009, 02:19 PM

Almost afraid to say I'm in for fear it'll jinx me... but.... I'm in!

This forum is great "edutainment." Thank you to all who make it possible.

There are a lot of real good people here!

Bruce_99 · October 30th, 2009, 07:28 AM

I'm in...!!!

Thanx Paul !

Thanx TDPRI !

jkingma · October 30th, 2009, 08:08 AM

I'd like to be pencilled in for the SCXD please.

Sergey · November 2nd, 2009, 06:39 PM

The Barn Buster is a DREAM! I can't wait to hold it in my arms. :)

jc93230 · November 3rd, 2009, 02:04 PM

So looking forward to this. Last years drawing was a blast to watch even without winning!

Ron Garson · November 3rd, 2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc93230

So looking forward to this. Last years drawing was a blast to watch even without winning!

I was a very fortunate winner last year! I was blessed with a fabulous Hahn 228... the Grand Prize!

It will be someone else who has the good fortune this year, and the prizes are all top-notch! So, get in and have a go!

Headshot · November 4th, 2009, 11:17 AM

I'm in

hedegaardo1 · November 4th, 2009, 01:09 PM

Tell me is it possible to me to win as I live in Denmark?.. and My paypal account has a different email from this TDPRI account, so how will you track me :P

TDPRI · November 4th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Check out the Contest page you'll see two things:

1. International members are completely eligible and have, in fact, won many times in the past. (look two posts above yours and you'll see a UK member that won last year's Grand Prize)

2. We use your PayPal email address for entries and need NOTHING else. Why would we? Its a working email address. What else do we need to contact you?

hedegaardo1 · November 4th, 2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDPRI

Check out the Contest page you'll see two things:

1. International members are completely eligible and have, in fact, won many times in the past. (look two posts above yours and you'll see a UK member that won last year's Grand Prize)

2. We use your PayPal email address for entries and need NOTHING else. Why would we? Its a working email address. What else do we need to contact you?

Sorry about that.. I just didn't see anything about that in the email I got from you :) .. I thought you needed my email from my TDPRI account so you could identify my userprofile if I won :) ... Well thanks for your answers !

EDIT> Im definitely in then :D

jazztele · November 4th, 2009, 02:54 PM

if i haven't mentioned it, i'm in...

btw, is it wrong to prefer to win first prize over grand prize?

Fatmanstratman · November 10th, 2009, 06:03 AM

Only a few days left!

Paul - are you able to tell us how well the Fundraiser is being supported so far?

You mentioned that around 300 folks had entered a couple of weeks ago, and I was just wondering if more members had been able to find a spare $25 since pay day came and went at the end of October?

hackman · November 10th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Gee...I never win anything. (hope that works)

Count me in!

boris bubbanov · November 10th, 2009, 08:45 PM

You guys all better hurry and get your entries in.

Imagine if Bubbanov wins how low down mean you're gonna feel.

Why, that **%^$^& basser has already got 6,000 guitars, how could this........!

Like I said folks. I'm in and if you don't buy some entries, I vill gett zeee Red Guitar!

cc9cii · November 10th, 2009, 08:51 PM

I'm in. Really looking forward to the second prize...

brianeharmonjr · November 10th, 2009, 09:12 PM

I'm in as well. Very cool way to keep the forum going and I'm always glad to donate, though I've yet to win anything. I'm mostly a lurker, but have gotten tons of information and inspiration from other members' posts and am more than happy to do my part.

podboy3 · November 11th, 2009, 02:28 AM

I'm in, my luck has never been good for contest, raffles, or anything like that but it's got to change sooner or later.........Right?

shandraster · November 13th, 2009, 08:48 PM

I'm in. Rarely post, but I do use the forum for info. So definitely want to keep it going. :)

pchilson · November 13th, 2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by podboy3

I'm in, my luck has never been good for contest, raffles, or anything like that but it's got to change sooner or later.........Right?

I'm with you on that podboy. Maybe one of us will get a change of luck eh?

October 16th, 2009, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 7,061 46 Photos	2009 Fundraiser / Giveaway NOW Underway! The 2009 Fundraiser Giveaway is has started now and is in full swing! Read all about it, make a donation to enter, see all the prizes at 2009-fundraiser-giveaway. So, what can I tell you about this year's Fundraiser? Well, first of all, it is the biggest Giveaway ever on the TDPRI. We have 4 whole guitars (including a one-of-a-kind beauty from the Fender Custom Shop), two amps, a finished body and neck and two unfinished bodies and necks to be given away. And, even more! For those of you that are new to the TDPRI, each fall we hold a Fundraiser and give away thousands of dollars worth of guitar gear via a "raffle-type" system via donations to the TDPRI. Here's how it works: for every donation you make during the month long fundraiser you get an entry into a raffle to win one of the valuable prizes. Then, at the end of the Fundraiser (mid-November) we give it all way and folks from all over the world WIN. Simple as that. So, enter Now at 2009-fundraiser-giveaway. Thanks TDPRI

October 16th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
RomanS Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Age: 37 Posts: 4,119 22 Photos	I'm in - can't wait for my prize... ;) __________________ http://www.myspace.com/romans212 http://www.myspace.com/theneatpickers http://www.thomassoulriverband.com/

October 19th, 2009, 02:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
BoogerRooger Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thames Delta Age: 48 Posts: 413	duplicate __________________ A solid, functional piece of equipment. Like a Sten gun. Last edited by BoogerRooger; October 19th, 2009 at 05:00 AM.

October 19th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
edwardjeffrey Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san francisco Age: 56 Posts: 388	Can I win something this time??It dosn't have to be first prize,just some prize! __________________ An old fool from the old school

October 20th, 2009, 05:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
FraKo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 1,356	Dear Paul, I'm in. As usual. Thanks for thrilling us __________________ FraKo-the-gnome 1/2 Member of the Double Bound Telecaster Owners Club

October 16th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Radspin Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Northport, NY Age: 54 Posts: 721	I'm happy to support a place that gives me so much knowledge and enjoyment.

October 18th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
pfflam TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: roundabouts Age: 47 Posts: 63	Well I sure plan on supporting . . .. gotta sell some things first. I didn't notice any mention of how the names are drawn: is this a completely random drawing or, since I once made a fool of myself on these boards, are my chances now diminished? :)

October 18th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ron Garson Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,013 19 Photos	I'm in! Now I have to wait...!

October 19th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
magicguitar Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fallon, Nevada Age: 61 Posts: 797	I'm in again... let the dice roll.

October 20th, 2009, 01:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
bluepill TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: st kilda Age: 32 Posts: 90	Given the Aussie dollar is doing so well against the US, im in!!

October 20th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
nogin007 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wellington, AL Posts: 231	I tried to enter, but the site won't take my credit card. It took it last year, and I know it's a valid card, because I just used it for a StewMac order.

October 20th, 2009, 01:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Telemarkman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 62 Posts: 6,199	I'm in. Some great prizes, but most important, I'm helping to keep this great forum still going strong!

October 21st, 2009, 11:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dave Yeats Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Age: 34 Posts: 815 43 Photos	As always, just an amazing assortment of prizes. Hats off to Fender and all of the companies/individuals who donated. Paul, keep up the good work. Hope this year's fundraiser is the best one yet. Cool video about the CS guitar:

October 21st, 2009, 11:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
toadman Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: andoverandoverandover,ct Age: 46 Posts: 1,528	i'm in! the barn buster will be MINE!!! __________________ toadman the plank spanker www.slugnickel.com www.zydecohogs.com "The ultimate result of protecting man from folly is to fill the world with fools" Herbert Spencer

October 21st, 2009, 11:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
rhstranger TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 37 Posts: 82 6 Photos	I'm in. And big thanks for such a great website with such great people. I don't post a lot, but I certainly do learn a lot, and enjoy a lot. __________________ Fender. mmm,mmm, good....

October 27th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
morio5 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Driftwood, TX Age: 36 Posts: 47	IN!!!! Wonderful site to donate to!!! and I will take any of the prizes!!

October 27th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
Groovey Records Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Desolation Row Posts: 1,455	Here is the Actual 1st prize La Cabronita Guitar played through a 57 Champ not included sounds and looks great I want it __________________ Yeah but you should of heard what I was trying to play-Thelonius Monk EnJoY ThE MuSiC GrooVey RecOrds

October 27th, 2009, 11:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
nogin007 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wellington, AL Posts: 231	I stated above that my credit card wouldn't go through. So, I mailed it last week. I hope it gets there on time. Love that 2nd prize( actually, I like all of them ). Love this forum, too.

October 28th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
telejoe TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 49	I'm in. Thanks TDPRI! __________________ www.myspace.com/jyoungjoe

October 29th, 2009, 02:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
rolijen Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 103	Almost afraid to say I'm in for fear it'll jinx me... but.... I'm in! This forum is great "edutainment." Thank you to all who make it possible. There are a lot of real good people here!

October 30th, 2009, 07:28 AM	#23 (permalink)
Bruce_99 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Germany Age: 33 Posts: 303 18 Photos	I'm in...!!! Thanx Paul ! Thanx TDPRI ! __________________ we learn more from a three minute record than we ever learn in school.. www.myspace.com/steviejetset

October 30th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#24 (permalink)
jkingma Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N43° 11.943 ~ W079° 35.285 Posts: 3,085 18 Photos	I'd like to be pencilled in for the SCXD please. __________________ Creator of Fine Sawdust and Expensive Kindling.

November 2nd, 2009, 06:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
Sergey TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 25	The Barn Buster is a DREAM! I can't wait to hold it in my arms. :)

November 3rd, 2009, 02:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
jc93230 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Age: 44 Posts: 60	So looking forward to this. Last years drawing was a blast to watch even without winning!

November 4th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#28 (permalink)
Headshot TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Florida Age: 53 Posts: 89	I'm in __________________ Frank "It's a feeling....you'll get over it....."

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November 4th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#29 (permalink)
hedegaardo1 Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Denmark Age: 18 Posts: 156	Tell me is it possible to me to win as I live in Denmark?.. and My paypal account has a different email from this TDPRI account, so how will you track me :P

November 4th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#30 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 7,061 46 Photos	Check out the Contest page you'll see two things: 1. International members are completely eligible and have, in fact, won many times in the past. (look two posts above yours and you'll see a UK member that won last year's Grand Prize) 2. We use your PayPal email address for entries and need NOTHING else. Why would we? Its a working email address. What else do we need to contact you?

November 4th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#32 (permalink)
jazztele Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chicago Age: 30 Posts: 4,101	if i haven't mentioned it, i'm in... btw, is it wrong to prefer to win first prize over grand prize? __________________ "Jazz isn't a what, it's a how" -- Bill Evans

November 10th, 2009, 06:03 AM	#33 (permalink)
Fatmanstratman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fatmanville, Cambs., UK Posts: 3,589	Only a few days left! Paul - are you able to tell us how well the Fundraiser is being supported so far? You mentioned that around 300 folks had entered a couple of weeks ago, and I was just wondering if more members had been able to find a spare $25 since pay day came and went at the end of October? __________________ . . . *"Behind every argument is someone's ignorance."*

November 10th, 2009, 02:11 PM	#34 (permalink)
hackman TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakewood, WA Age: 48 Posts: 22	Gee...I never win anything. (hope that works) Count me in!

November 10th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#35 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,215	You guys all better hurry and get your entries in. Imagine if Bubbanov wins how low down mean you're gonna feel. Why, that **%^$^& basser has already got 6,000 guitars, how could this........! Like I said folks. I'm in and if you don't buy some entries, I vill gett zeee Red Guitar! __________________ When i listen

November 10th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#36 (permalink)
cc9cii Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 769	I'm in. Really looking forward to the second prize...

November 10th, 2009, 09:12 PM	#37 (permalink)
brianeharmonjr TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marion, IN Age: 24 Posts: 12	I'm in as well. Very cool way to keep the forum going and I'm always glad to donate, though I've yet to win anything. I'm mostly a lurker, but have gotten tons of information and inspiration from other members' posts and am more than happy to do my part.

November 11th, 2009, 02:28 AM	#38 (permalink)
podboy3 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 648	I'm in, my luck has never been good for contest, raffles, or anything like that but it's got to change sooner or later.........Right? __________________ "I Ain't Got No Soul But I Got More Than Don Henley" - BHG

November 13th, 2009, 08:48 PM	#39 (permalink)
shandraster TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greeley, Colorado Age: 24 Posts: 31	I'm in. Rarely post, but I do use the forum for info. So definitely want to keep it going. :) __________________ Rockin' the Thinline.